My church did this advent study together. It is brief but provides a deep, thought provoking idea daily.
A lovely Advent study.
Completed in December of 2022. ( )

I first aquired this as an audiobook last year (free from Christan Audio). This year I got a physical copy because my church small group was reading this through in Advent. This is a nice selection of Bonhoeffer readings. Generally I perfer reading actually works instead of selections, but this is well selected and paired with other authors I appreciate. ( )

When I was growing up, Advent was something non-Baptist churches did and I equated it with Lent. I'm glad that Advent has become more widespread and that even Baptist churches are putting out their own Advent devotions. This book is a popular Advent devotional, and it should be; it's a fascinating and thought-provoking read. I listened to this book on my commutes as I considered it akin to the sermons I often listen to on the drive. It was available online through my local library, provided by ChristianAudio.com.

There are 40 daily devotionals in this book with a theme for each week. It goes from November until January 6 (the Epiphany, which supposedly used to be a bigger holiday than December 25). Each devotional has a scripture, an excerpt from a Bonhoeffer sermon or writing, and a supplemental like a letter from prison by Bonhoeffer or comment from another theologian/pastor/author. It is very thorough and deep.

I highly recommend it, next year I may use this as my own daily devotional during the season.

4 stars out of 5. ( )

This is a challenging devotional. Take the time to let the words sink in. You will find gratitude for your own situation in these readings regardless of what it might be. Bonhoeffer is a truly remarkable man. I wish that there were more like him in this world. ( )

Short, concise, but deliciously deep, devotional for the Season of Advent & Christmas taken from some of Bonhoeffer's reflections from prison. ( )